Nikon D3 vs Pentax 645D
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Nikon D3 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1300g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
- Announced April 2008
- Successor is Nikon D3S
(Full Review)
- 40MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
- Revealed March 2010
- Later Model is Pentax 645Z
Photography Glossary Nikon D3 vs Pentax 645D Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon D3 versus Pentax 645D, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the D3 (12MP) and 645D (40MP) and the D3 (Full frame) and 645D (Medium format) come with totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe D3 was released 23 months prior to the 645D which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D3 grades vs the 645D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3 over the Pentax 645D
| D3 | 645D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Nikon D3
| 645D | D3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2010 |  | April 2008 | More modern by 23 months |
Common features in the Nikon D3 and Pentax 645D
| D3 | 645D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D3 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D3 provides outer dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") and a weight of 1300 grams (2.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645D has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") and a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the D3 vs the 645D.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the D3 and 645D is 50 and 50 respectively.
Nikon D3 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D3 and 645D.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D3 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax 645D will offer more detail as a result of its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged D3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D3 vs Pentax 645D Specifications
| Nikon D3 | Pentax 645D | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon D3 | Pentax 645D |
| Type | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
| Announced | 2008-04-18 | 2010-03-10 |
| Physical type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed | Prime II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Medium format |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 23.9mm | 44 x 33mm |
| Sensor area | 860.4mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 40 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Highest resolution | 4256 x 2832 | 7264 x 5440 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 51 | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Pentax 645AF2 |
| Available lenses | 309 | 6 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 0.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 98% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.85x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/125s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Highest video resolution | None | None |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1300g (2.87 lb) | 1480g (3.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") | 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 81 | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.5 | 24.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | 2290 | 1262 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 4300 images | 800 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) x2 | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 2 | 2 |
| Pricing at launch | $5,450 | $4,000 |